NovelBookChapter Juan?" 496 Sophie's expression darkened. "Yes. She cried and clung to the old lady's leg, saying that she was taken away by Edgar. She even mentioned her status as a Blair. Her behavior was so nauseating." Debra's eyes narrowed. "Shelia said she was forced to leave?" Sophie nodded, her voice filled with anger. "Exactly. But the truth is, upon learning she was Declan's daughter and engaged to Edgar, she left willingly. Her expression was like she'd hit the jackpot. There's no way she was forced." Debra frowned, her mind racing. 'Given her personality, if Shelia knew she was a Blair heiress and had a handsome, wealthy fiancé, she'd be thrilled.' Gathering her thoughts, Debra said, "Sophie, there's something I need to tell you." "Please go ahead." "Shelia might not be a Blair at all." "How is that possible? Mr. Blair even held a press conference. How could Shelia not be his daughter?" "A press conference only shows what he believes, not necessarily the truth." Sophie fell silent, absorbing the implications of Debra's words.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDebra knew Sophie was smart. She'd likely tell Melody about this, who could use her connections to look into Shelia's identity.
What did you say Sheila isn't a Bar in the opulent bedroom. She dropped the bombshell Melody's eyebrows shot up. Where did you hear tha? Sophie leaned in her voice a conspiratoral whisper "Rumors are thing, but we cant take any chances Not with Miss Miles canyong Mr. Nichols child We can't have swoman of dubious background waltzing into the Nichols Melody nodded thoughtfully. The icently was crucial if Juan marned a supposed Bar, only to find out later she wasn't it would be another blow to the Nichols fami Send an imutation to the Blair family inny nAsk Declan for dinner at the Royal Grand Hotel tomorrow night Sochie scurried off and secretly texted Debra.
Debra read the message with a smirk. She'd already dug into Shela's past so Melody's invitation didn't surprise het.
But she needed to beat Melody to the punch. Shelia was using her supposed blood ties with the Blair family and the baby to worm her way into the Nichols family.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDebra was determined to cut that lifeline That evening, she arranged a meeting with Declan at the Royal Grand Hotel He arrived promptly, his displeasure clear. After all, his daughter was carrying Juan's child, and Juan was Debra's husband. But if Debra hadn't said it was about his daughter, he wouldn't have cDeclan took a seat, his voice gruff.
"Ms. Frazier, why am I here?" *Bar I know you're Shelia's father, and you have every night to be hostile But I invited you here to help your daughter." Declan snorted Help her? What have you done to her? How an you even ay that?"
Debra leaned in, her voice low. "It wasn'twho mistreated Shelial want divorce, but the Nichols family is dragging their feet. I can't force their hand. Declan's face remained stony. "Stop pretending." Debra revealed, "Shelia, or rather, your daughter Jade, went to see the Nichols family today. Did you know?" Declan's eyes widened. "Jade went to the Nichols family? Why would she do that?"
Given Shelia's mistress status and the online vitriol she faced, Declan loathed the Nichols family. He never expected Shelia to go crawling back. Debra sighed. "She is hoping to reconcile with Juan. I presEdgar has been treating her poorly." Declan raised a dismissive hand. "That's impossible. Edgar is deeply in love with Jade. He would never let her suffer."
Debra shrugged. "Maybe. But the Nichols family is a different beast. different beast! Juan's grandmother is difficult to please. If she marries into that family, her life will be miserable." X
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